TL's Garlic Knots.

Ingredients of TL's Garlic Knots

1. It’s 2 tbsp of olive oil.
2. You need 2 tbsp of butter.
3. Prepare 4 clove of garlic chopped.
4. Prepare 1 tbsp of chopped fresh basil or 1 tsp dried basil.
5. Prepare 1/2 tsp of red pepper flakes.
6. Prepare 1 packages of active dry yeast.
7. You need 1 1/2 tsp of granulated sugar.
8. It’s 1 1/4 cup of warm water ( 105-115 degrees F).
9. You need 1 1/2 tsp of salt ( i use sea salt).
10. You need 3 1/2 cup of flour.
11. It’s 1 of egg.
12. Prepare 1 tbsp of milk.

TL's Garlic Knots instructions

1. In small skillet heat oil and butter over low heat. Add garlic. Cook, stir occasionally until golden. About 5 min. Stir in basil and red pepper flakes. Remove from heat and cool completely..
2. In med bowl dissolve yeast and sugar in warm water. Let stand until foamy 5-10 min..
3. Stir garlic mixture and salt into yeast mixture. At low speed beat in flour a half cup at a time until soft dough forms..
4. On floured surface knead dough until smooth and elastic 5-10 min. Adding more flour to prevent sticking. Place dough in large greased bowl turning to coat. Cover loosely with a damp cloth. Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size about an hour..
5. Grease 2 baking sheets. punch down dough. On floured surface divide dough in half. Roll each dough half in to a long rope. Cut each rope into 9 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 9 inch rope. Tie each rope into a loose knot..
6. Place rolls 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Cover again and let rise in a warm place until doubled. 1 hour..
7. Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix together egg and milk and brush rolls. Bake until golden brown about 20 min..
8. Transfer to cooling rack..